DAS-101 Dental Assisting Course Curriculum

Module One- Orientation to DAS-101 Dental Assisting Course

Intro to DAS-101 Dental Assisting Course

Intro to the Dental Profession

Tooth Morphology

Module Two- Intro to Dental Profession/ Dental Sciences 

Psychology/ Communication

Ethics, Jurisprudence & HIPPA

Oral Health and Preventive Technique

Nutrition

General Anatomy & Physiology

Head & Neck Anatomy

Embryology and Histology

Microbiology

Infection Control

Management of Hazardous Materials

Pharmacology

Emergency Management

Dental Office Management

Employment Strategies

Module Three- Clinical Chairside Assisting/ Dental Materials

Preparation for Patient Care

Dental Charting

Intro to the Dental Office/ Basic Chairside Assisting

Basic Chairside Instruments and Tray Systems

Instrument Transfer and Maintaining Operating Field

Anesthesia and Sedation

Intro to Dental Radiography

Production and Evaluation of Radiographs

Extraoral and Digital Radiographs

Dental Cements/ Bonding Agents

Enamel Sealants

Coronal Polishing

Restorative Materials

Laboratory Materials

Module Four- Dental Specialties/ Dental Procedures

Endodontics

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral Pathology

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Periodontics

Fixed Prosthodontics

Removable Prosthodontics

Cosmetic Dentistry

Module Five- DAS-101 Dental Assisting Course Completion

Final Exam

Resume Workshop

Job Placement